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Table of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 9 Icons...9 Typography...9 Safety precautions...10 Using your Notebook PC 10 Caring for your Notebook PC 11 Proper disposal...12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side...19 Left Side...20 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Using the touchpad...29 Using the keyboard...36 Function keys...36 Windows® 10 keys...37 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
Table of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 9 Icons...9 Typography...9 Safety precautions...10 Using your Notebook PC 10 Caring for your Notebook PC 11 Proper disposal...12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side...19 Left Side...20 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Using the touchpad...29 Using the keyboard...36 Function keys...36 Windows® 10 keys...37 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...48 Action Center...50 Other keyboard shortcuts 51 Connecting to wireless networks 53 Wi-Fi...53 Bluetooth...54 Airplane mode...55 Turning your Notebook PC off 56 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 57 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 60 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 60 BIOS...60 Accessing BIOS...60 BIOS Settings...61 Recovering your system 68 Performing a recovery option 69 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...48 Action Center...50 Other keyboard shortcuts 51 Connecting to wireless networks 53 Wi-Fi...53 Bluetooth...54 Airplane mode...55 Turning your Notebook PC off 56 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 57 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 60 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 60 BIOS...60 Accessing BIOS...60 BIOS Settings...61 Recovering your system 68 Performing a recovery option 69 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 72 Installing a RAM module 74 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 76 Installing an M.2 card 80 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 84 Hardware FAQs...85 Software FAQs...88 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 92 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 94 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 95 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 96 Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic...
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 72 Installing a RAM module 74 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 76 Installing an M.2 card 80 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 84 Hardware FAQs...85 Software FAQs...88 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 92 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 94 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 95 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 96 Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic...
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Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC.
Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC.
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... use your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use strong... solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook...
... use your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use strong... solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook...
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...-in use the function keys, allows quick access to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for better voice recognition and audio recording. Array microphones The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise suppression, and beam forming functions for typing. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights...
...-in use the function keys, allows quick access to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for better voice recognition and audio recording. Array microphones The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise suppression, and beam forming functions for typing. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights...
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Use a USB Type-C™ adapter to connect your Notebook PC to your body while it is HDCP compliant for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is connected to USB 2.0. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to an external display. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC. Insert the bundled power adapter into this port may vary per model. NOTE...
Use a USB Type-C™ adapter to connect your Notebook PC to your body while it is HDCP compliant for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is connected to USB 2.0. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to an external display. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC. Insert the bundled power adapter into this port may vary per model. NOTE...
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... on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your Notebook PC. • To disconnect your Notebook PC from its main power supply, unplug your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to short-circuit your Notebook PC from the power socket. Some Notebook PC models...
... on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your Notebook PC. • To disconnect your Notebook PC from its main power supply, unplug your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to short-circuit your Notebook PC from the power socket. Some Notebook PC models...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Turns the backlit keyboard light off Turns the backlit keyboard light on Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Turns the backlit keyboard light off Turns the backlit keyboard light on Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app from the taskbar Launch Search Launch the Start menu Launch All apps Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to do these common activities: • Start...
... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app from the taskbar Launch Search Launch the Start menu Launch All apps Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to do these common activities: • Start...
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... Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the...
... Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the...
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... Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. EZ Mode This menu appears when you enter the BIOS setup program and provides you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. When you an overview of the basic system information. To access...
... Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. EZ Mode This menu appears when you enter the BIOS setup program and provides you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. When you an overview of the basic system information. To access...
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Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface. It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you to control the access to input this before entering BIOS. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 63
Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface. It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you to control the access to input this before entering BIOS. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 63
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Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1.
Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1.
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... option allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Using this option. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual This option resets your data before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - Windows® 10 allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its factory settings. You must backup your Notebook PC to its settings...
... option allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Using this option. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual This option resets your data before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - Windows® 10 allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its factory settings. You must backup your Notebook PC to its settings...
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... for further assistance. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! NOTE: • The appearance of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Installing the Hard Disk Drive Refer to the following steps if you replace the HDD under professional supervision. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover.
... for further assistance. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! NOTE: • The appearance of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Installing the Hard Disk Drive Refer to the following steps if you replace the HDD under professional supervision. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover.
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... all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data...
... all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data...
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.... How can I fix this? How can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? Notebook PC E-Manual 85 My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. The color and brightness of your display panel may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel. 3. A black dot, or...
.... How can I fix this? How can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? Notebook PC E-Manual 85 My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. The color and brightness of your display panel may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel. 3. A black dot, or...
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... battery stops working ? When I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to your touchpad. 6. 4. Why is attached correctly. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is connected to turn up . You can 't I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio...
... battery stops working ? When I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to your touchpad. 6. 4. Why is attached correctly. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is connected to turn up . You can 't I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio...
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...; Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this ? You can I do to restart."? What can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your local ASUS service...
...; Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this ? You can I do to restart."? What can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your local ASUS service...